Thompson Island• Mission driven non-profit• Educational institution since 1833• BHI National Park• 200+ acre island• 6,000 students a year• First school band in US 1857

Outward Bound• International 1941• USA 1961• Thompson Island 1988• 11 cooperative US charters• Shared resources & knowledge• Standards & policies

Who is Thompson Island Outward Bound?

Who will be working with my child?

SafetyMeet our staff…• 21-35 years old• Wilderness First Aid

(WFA) or higher• CORI background check• Craft professionals

• Education• Environmental Sciences• Social Work• Psychology • Sport and Recreation

• Rigorous internal and external trainings

Where is Thompson Island?

How do we get to Thompson Island?

The Motor Vessel: Outward Bound

• Annually inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Indoor cabin, back and upper decks.

• About 30 minute trip to or from Thompson Island.

• Transportation Included in program cost and arrangements.

What are the island facilities like?

What will we do during our program?Games and Initiatives

Games and initiatives are fun, challenging, and inclusive group activities that establish a foundation of positive group culture and build community. The selection

of a specific game or initiative is very intentional and is customized to either address the overall goal(s) of the program or observable group dynamics.

What will we do during our program?Low Challenge Course

Low challenge (a.k.a. low ropes) course elements are adventurous group activities that build upon the learnings of games and initiatives by appropriately increasing

the physical, intellectual, and social challenges. Thompson Island has over 50 low challenge course elements to choose from. Similar to games and initiatives,

facilitators select the most appropriate elements based upon the goal(s), desired outcomes, and the emotional and physical readiness of the group.

What will we do during our program?High Challenge Course

High challenge (a.k.a. high ropes) course elements are adventurous group and/or individual challenges that (further) build upon the learnings of initiatives and low

challenge course elements. High challenge course elements are often presented as a chance for individuals and teams to ‘dig deeper’ and overcome obstacles through

tenacity, perseverance, and the support of their community. High elements are predetermined and selected by the client with help from TIOBEC program designers.

What will we do during our program?Reflection and Transference

Every Outward Bound course concludes with an opportunity to reflect on the experience. Reflection can be framed in many different forms; often this is

accomplished through open group conversation or quiet personal reflection. But no matter the technique, we feel that transference is the most important aspect of our

work. We strive to give participants an unforgettable experience that will enable them to transfer those unforgettable, and perhaps all together new feelings and

thoughts back to their schools, families, and communities.

How to participate?

Medical Form• Must be filled out completely and

as accurately as possible.• If the participant is 17 years old or

younger the form must be signed in INK by a parent or legal guardian.

Liability Release Agreement• If the participant is 17 years old or

younger the form must be signed in INK by a parent or legal guardian.

Cover Letter• Who is Thompson Island Outward

Bound?• Why do we need medical and

liability release forms?• Contact information.Packing List• Required clothing/equipment.• Recommended

clothing/equipment.

Helpful Documents:Required Documents:

Who can we contact with questions?

Dan AbarProgram Director

Email: dabar@thompsonisland.org Phone: 617-830-5137

www.thompsonisland.org